Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
CS Petrocub
Ludogorets Razgrad
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On Thursday, August 29, in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League playoff qualification, Ludogorets will travel to face Petrocub. The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 CET. The first leg ended with a commanding 4-0 victory for Ludogorets. Here’s the prediction and betting tips for this match, prepared by the Dailysports team.
Petrocub
Last season, Petrocub sensationally ended Sheriff’s dominance in the Moldovan Super Liga by winning the championship for the first time in their history. This achievement is monumental for a team primarily composed of local players. In the new Super Liga season, Petrocub has earned 6 points in three matches, with their only loss coming against Sheriff (0-1).
This season, Petrocub started in the Champions League for the first time in their history, unexpectedly defeating Kazakh champions Ordabasy in the first qualifying round – 0-0 away and 1-0 at home. However, in the second round, the Moldovan side was eliminated by APOEL – 0-1 away and 1-1 at home. A decisive victory over Welsh side The New Saints (1-0 and 0-0) in the third qualifying round of the Europa League secured Petrocub at least a place in the UEFA Conference League group stage.
Ludogorets
Ludogorets continues to dominate the Bulgarian First League, having won the championship for the 13th consecutive time. The team from Razgrad is a regular participant in the main stages of European competitions and even has experience playing in the Champions League group stage. Therefore, Ludogorets' progress to the Europa League group stage should come as no surprise.
This season, Ludogorets comfortably eliminated Dinamo Batumi and Dinamo Minsk in the Champions League qualifiers but suffered a crushing defeat to Qarabag. The "Eagles" won 2-1 away but lost 2-3 at home in regulation time. In extra time, Qarabag pulled off a stunning feat by scoring four goals. Meanwhile, Ludogorets has won all four of its opening league matches in Bulgaria.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- This will be the first meeting between Petrocub and Ludogorets.
- Petrocub is the second Moldovan opponent in Ludogorets' history. In the 2015/16 season, they suffered a shocking defeat to Milsami in both legs of the second qualifying round of the Champions League.
Petrocub vs Ludogorets prediction
Although the outcome of the tie was decided in the first leg, Ludogorets has a significantly stronger team and should win again. My prediction is an away victory.
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